Tweed in court

Jade Goody's widower faces first day in court for rape trial

Former Celebrity Big Brother contestant Jack Tweed is currently on trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court for two counts of rape at his east London home last September.

Meanwhile, the 22-year-old's friend Anthony Davis is accused of one count of rape.

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The pair met the then 19-year-old alleged victim at West End club Embassy in Mayfair earlier in the evening, with prosecutor Linda Strudwick claiming that she was sober and had "made it plain to both defendants that she was not interested in them sexually". She said that Davis pushed her into the bedroom and called for Tweed to join them, telling the court yesterday:

"Anthony Davis held the door shut, saying to Jack Tweed 'Don't worry Jack, I've got the door, do what you've got to do.'"

The alleged victim gave evidence from behind a screen in court, admitting that she had rubbed cocaine on her gums, but claimed that she felt no effect from the drug. She also said that she had "pushed" Tweed off her when he had started kissing her earlier in the evening.

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